Associate Veterinarian

Brunel; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our client’s Abbotsford clinic in BC on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on clinical work while developing surgical and dental skills, with a 40-hour week and Saturdays rotation.

You will provide wellness exams, dentistry, rehabilitation, and a range of surgical procedures, managing your own caseload and contributing to patient care and client service. Fluency in English is essential, French/English bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a DVM.
• Certificate of Qualification from NEB required.
• Must hold a CVBC license.
• Comfortable with routine surgeries and basic dental procedures.
• Bilingualism (French/English) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care and support the team.
• Provide wellness exams, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, and surgeries.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and support emergency cases.
• Manage own caseload independently as the sole veterinarian in clinic.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals).
• Conduct dental procedures (scaling, polishing, extractions).
• Stabilize urgent/emergency cases and plan treatments.

Skills

Clinical experience

Client communication

Teamwork

Emergency handling

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

NEB certificate

Job description

Full-time, permanent position, working in clinic.

Introduction

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our client team located in Abbotsford, BC. This role will focus primarily on clinical work while developing their skills in surgical and dental procedures. The successful candidate will combine medical knowledge, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver excellent patient care and client service. This is a full-time permanent opportunity available immediately. Full-time requires 40 hours per week, 8 hour/day, 5 days/week, Saturdays rotation needed),

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in delivering excellent patient care while contributing positively to the team environment.
• Provide wellness exams, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, and a variety of surgical procedures.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and support emergency cases.
• Work as the sole veterinarian in the clinic, managing your own caseload independently.
• Perform soft tissue surgery including routine procedures such as spays, neuters, and mass removals.
• Conduct dental procedures, including scaling, polishing, and extractions.
• Manage and stabilize urgent and emergency cases as they arise.
• Contribute to treatment planning, medical decision‑making, and continuity of care.
• Offer rehabilitation services and support general patient recovery plans.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a DVM (must have).
• Posses a Certificate of Qualification issued by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association National Exam Board (NEB).
• Must hold a license with the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC).
• Comfortable with routine surgeries and basic dental procedures (must have).
• Strong medical judgment, case management skills, and decision‑making ability.
• Ability to manage appointments, surgeries, and medical cases without on‑site mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on client education and patient care.
• French/English bilingualism is considered an asset.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.